Colour RLM 45 dark red??? / He 162 nose colour

[ChrisMAg2]

Originally Posted by Simon Schatz

Hi Folks!

In the new issue of Flugzeug Classic (August 2006) is part 2 of the He 162 flown by the French after the war. There I read that the wooden Nose of No. 3 was painted in a dark red similar to RLM 45.

I have never heard from that colour. I also couldn't find anything in all my books.

I want to illustrate the He 162 A-2 W.Nr 120231 "White 6". The plane had an unpainted fuselage. Just the nose and fuselage cone were painted. The cone colours are clear, but the nose colour is still a mystery for me.

Maybe someone can help.

Cheers, Simon

Hi Simon,
I have no idea, if this might be of help to you, but here are two photos of the damaged nose cone of the He 162 of the Planes of Fame Museum, Chino, CA, USA. I took these photos just 3 weeks ago.

I don't know if you are able to see the colors correctely, but the hue of the wood base is like "Schellackiertes Buchenholz".
FYI, the color of the arrow is faded, and the plane has been atleast partialy repainted.
Other wooden parts of this plane (i.e. undercarriage wheel door, rudder) don't show this wood base/ sealer or it is not obvious...